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MA H4288

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

7/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Hadley Luddy

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Town of Chatham would be authorized to use affordable housing funds specifically for commercial fishermen seeking year-round housing
  • Amends Section 32, Subsection (d) of the Affordable Homes Act (Chapter 150 of the Acts of 2024) regarding Seasonal Communities housing preferences
  • Adds commercial fishermen to the list of designated vocations eligible for affordable and attainable housing preference in Chatham
  • Local approval received from the Town of Chatham by town vote prior to filing
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Relative to the inclusion of commercial fishermen as a designated vocation for affordable and attainable housing preference in the town of Chatham under Section 32, Seasonal Communities, Subsection (d), of the Affordable Homes Act

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Steering, Policy and Scheduling3/12/2026
Housing7/16/2025

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